Operations Program Manager (Onsite)

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Collins Aerospace is looking to hire an Operations Program Manager to support our team in Everett, WA. In this role you will take ownership of high-impact projects, guiding them from initiation through to successful delivery. Youll ensure on-time performance while meeting or exceeding both operational cost targets and customer expectations. This role empowers you to lead a collaborative, cross-functional team, where your leadership will directly influence outcomes and drive operational excellence. If youre passionate about delivering exceptional results, optimizing processes, and making a tangible impact, this opportunity is for you!

This role may be eligible for relocation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Primary interface between Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations
• Lead cross-functional Operational teams to identify and resolve program deficiencies
• Provide direction to Operational functional organization
• Collaborate with bid team to support new product introduction and provide constructive feedback for any areas of improvement
• Ensure spaneting handoff of proposal assumptions aligned with program deliverables
• Validate statement of work to the bid is on scope and within our schedule constraints
• Review IPT checklist to verify program goals and objectives are being met
• Assist in establishing an integrated program schedule
• Ensure early engagement of suppliers and identify long lead items to meet production schedule
• Work closely with engineering and will have influence on design for cost and design for manufacturing
• Support development of an integrated schedule, working through the phase gate process, early problem identification, and tracking performance with the IPT leadership team
• Integrate customer and quality requirements essential to the program
• Utilize the CMS (Collins Management System) process to ensure program health and sustainability
• Utilize CORE improvement process to drive cost reduction, standardization, and improved performance across all programs
• Engage in SIOP planning to drive both proper demand and supply
• Communicate information both verbally and in writing clearly and concisely
• Manage multiple, complex projects with changing priorities
• Summarize program status to the Executive staff
• Recommend high level make vs. buy decisions and financial justification
• Track performance to cost targets for Materials and Manufacturing direct labor
• Track risks and opportunities against your programs
• Coordinate Engineering change management and mitigation plans
• Ensure on time execution of product build and customer shipments
• General knowledge of FAA regulations, customer specifications, and customer requirements
• Support customer meetings as needed ( ITCM/PDR/CDR/FAI)
• Support customer during the modification of the aircraft
• Ensure lessons learned from current programs are carried forward into new products and programs
• Travel may be required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint Etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Profession (PMP) certification
• Experience with Continuous/Process Improvement
• Experience within the Aerospace industry
• SAP/ERP Experience
• Experience in transferring work to a best cost country
• Background in international trade compliance

What We Offer

Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Student Loan Repayment Program  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  
• Adoption Assistance           
• Autism Benefit  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program 
• This role may be eligible for relocation
•  And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  

Minimum Program Qualifications: 

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application 
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest 
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position 

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team? 

Role Type Definitions:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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